Lacey Harrison has been dealt an unexpected hand in life: being a single mom. With her father's help and that of the residents at Royal Hills Nursing Home, she thrives and goes on to become a successful baker. She is content with her life but knows that she and her daughter Candy are missing something. Will things change for the better when Trent Childress moves into town and adds some spice to her sugar?
Excerpt
She shrugged her shoulders. “Not sure, just know she wasn’t there today. Coach C was.” The smile was back.
“Yeah? What’s she like?”
“He, Mom. ‘What’s he like?’” she corrected me with a dreamy look in her eye, and it clicked. She had a crush on her teacher. This could not be happening to me. I wasn’t ready for her to be noticing boys, let alone men.
“Oh?” I stalled, panic gripping at my chest. “Okay, what’s he like, then?”
“Um . . .” She licked a dab of frosting from her finger, stalling as well. “He’s got a great tan and these blue eyes that twinkle when he smiles. He is a little older, though.” She had my attention now. There weren’t any teachers at the school that fit that description, and Mr. Crouse, the history teacher I’d assumed she was first talking about who always covered in a pinch, without a doubt did not fit her description.
“Of course he’s older; he’s your teacher!” I rolled my eyes at her, and then I tried to proceed in a calm manner. “Does this coach have a last name?”
“Childress. But he told us to call him Coach C. Oh, and he let me be captain for basketball today!” she announced with glee, unconcerned that my face had pulled into a slight frown. Why did that name sound familiar?
Professional Reviews
Sweet...with Just the Right Amount of Spice
Just as the title of it read, this story was sweet, with just the right amount of spice added for good measure. Candace...oh she was just great with the way she helped things along between Trent and Lacey in her own way, and I fell in love with not only her, but all of the characters just as I knew I would. I can't wait to see what else this author has up her sleeve. Congratulations, R. E. - this story was a wonderful read.
Sweetness & Light
This was just a perfect book to read after all the hustle & bustle of the holidays & then as winter sets in... This will warm your heart! The characters come to life & you picture them~ making you feel that you're part of the family. The friendship, the family, the town, the bakery all wrap around you & you feel like you're in front of a fireplace, all cozy & starry-eyed. The author can make all your worries go away & bring a smile to your face. Watch out world, R.E. Hargrave, is coming out! So get the party started! Love it!
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